For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,074 students in Huntingdon County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Huntingdon County, PA are Huntingdon Area Sr. High School, Huntingdon County Career And Technology Center and Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntingdon County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Huntingdon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Huntingdon County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Huntingdon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntingdon Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Cassady Ave Ste 1
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-1080
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-1080
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Huntingdon County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11893 Technology Drive
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-0951
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-0951
Gr: 10-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #33.
Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7775 Juniata Valley Pike
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10339 Pogue Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Gr: 6-12 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Mount Union Area Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2518
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2518
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
New Day Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
256 South Fifth St
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-7112
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-7112
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Forestry Camp #3
Alternative School
Trough Creek State Park
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Huntingdon County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Huntingdon County, PA include Huntingdon Area Sr. High School, Huntingdon County Career And Technology Center and Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Huntingdon County?
7 public high schools are located in Huntingdon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Huntingdon County?
Huntingdon County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Huntingdon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Huntingdon County include: Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms vs. Mount Union Area Sr. High School, Mount Union Area Sr. High School vs. Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms, Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Mount Union Area Sr. High School
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